I am assuming you were on the Tampa like my car was. Have you confirmed that yours is through the VPC already? My dealer is telling me mine isn't scheduled to clear the VPC until Thursday or Friday. I am hoping if yours has cleared already it will mean mine is going to do the same and I can pick it up on Friday vs. waiting until next week.

I'm on the Don Juan, presently in Zeebrugge, Belgium. Scheduled to arrive in Jersey City on the 20th. Fingers crossed that customs clearance doesn't take TOO long... I'd love a little Christmas miracle this year!

I'm on the Don Juan, presently in Zeebrugge, Belgium. Scheduled to arrive in Jersey City on the 20th. Fingers crossed that customs clearance doesn't take TOO long... I'd love a little Christmas miracle this year!

One thing I noticed is that customs clearance happened immediately. I think it clears electronically if it is coming from the factory.

One thing I noticed is that customs clearance happened immediately. I think it clears electronically if it is coming from the factory.

Here was my status list on the W&W site...

Mine is ED, so I know customs takes a bit longer since they physically inspect the cars. I'm just hoping it doesn't add TOO much time. Since the car was already PDI'd, the VPC literally has nothing to do other than load it onto a truck for delivery.

My CA is great btw if you are in the Cincinnati area. He has actively tracked my car with me and even surprised me with this picture as soon as the truck hit his lot two days before it was scheduled. More importantly the guy is a great car geek and tech geek which I like...

Name: Aatir Barlas
Dealer: Jake Sweeney BMW

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How long has it been since your order was accepted and the production number was issued? Also Germany/SA?

thanks! it sure does!
I placed the order on october 16th,
production was finished november 6th,
it was put on a boat on november 14th,
arrived in NY on november 29th,
was at the dealer on december 5th,
i'm picking it up this friday the 14th

i'm not sure of the date production started because we had hurricane sandy and no power/internet when production started. production order number was issued a few days after i placed the order

thanks! it sure does!
I placed the order on october 16th,
production was finished november 6th,
it was put on a boat on november 14th,
arrived in NY on november 29th,
was at the dealer on december 5th,
i'm picking it up this friday the 14th

i'm not sure of the date production started because we had hurricane sandy and no power/internet when production started. production order number was issued a few days after i placed the order

edit:: germany build

Very cool! Thanks for the info. She's a beauty

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